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Ophthalmology Glaucoma 381b5e3d

Which of the following statement regarding pigmentary glaucoma is false?

A
It is secondary open-angle glaucoma
B
Slit-lamp microscopy shows Krukenberg spindles of pigment on corneal endothelium
C
Gonioscopy shows Sampaolesi line
D
Angle closure glaucoma caused due to accumulation of pigments
High-Yield Explanation
Pigmentary Glaucoma: - Secondary open-angle glaucoma d/t pigment release in young male myopes, presenting with intermittent halos . - Classic triad of krukenberg spindle, Radial trans-illumination of iris defect, increased pigmentation of trabecular meshwork is seen - Anterior surface of lens shows deposition of Pigment granules. - Scheie line/ Zentmayer ring of pigment on peripheral surface around zonular inseions can be seen. - Treatment : Pilocarpine / similar miotics Krukenberg spindle Iris trans-illumination defect Sampaloesi line is a pigmented Schwalbe's line which is seen in any case that releases pigments from the iris - the most common causes being Pigmentary Glaucoma and Pseudoexfoliation syndrome

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